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The New Ulm Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Action Team has been awarded a grant for approximately $14,500 from the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s SRTS Boost funding initiative to help boost walking and bicycling to school by creating a fun, new ‘traffic playground.’ A traffic playground is a mini-street painted play space that provides children […]

* NEAR Science stands for Neurobiology, Epigenetics, ACEs and Resilience research. Join the Brown County Mental Health and Wellness Action Team on May 3, 2022, for an insightful and informative presentation on Understanding NEAR Science: Building Self-Healing Communities. We’ll work to build a common language and understanding about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the related […]

Numerous studies have shown that using simple tools to help us retrain our mind to focus on the positive can increase feelings of well-being and decrease feelings of depression. These tools can also open us to the possibility of greater social connections, improved sleep, enhanced memory and stronger immune system function. In February 2022, the […]

Flags were installed in November of 2021 at the Center & Highland intersection and the mid-block crossing on Garden Street. The state will assist us in installing posts for the 4th S and Broadway crossing. Watch this short educational video about the program and then take a walk and try them out!

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